Do you have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs / SEN?
Are you confident supporting children with ASD, ADHD and challenging behaviours?
Are you a patient and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant who can provide consistent support to children in EYFS and Key Stage 1 / KS1?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream primary school in Derby which has a dedicated SEND hub and has received a ‘Good’ OFSTED rating. The school offers a supportive working environment, with staff committed to helping children with additional needs access their education and reach their potential.
The school is looking to take on an SEN Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis, starting ASAP and continuing until July 2027, working term time only from 8:30am to 3:30pm. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will work within the SEND hub supporting a group of 8 children across EYFS and KS1 with ASD, ADHD and challenging behaviours, providing consistent support with their learning, development and behaviour.
The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:
Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs / SEN
Experience supporting children with ASD and ADHD
Experience supporting children who display challenging behaviours
Experience working with children in EYFS and/or KS1
A patient, resilient and caring approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 01158241888
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
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